No. Simply have your institution submit a transcript containing the most current record to support your application. Once your degree is posted, you must have an official final transcript with degree statement sent to Wayne State.

You should not apply for a graduate school term that begins before you expect to receive your bachelor’s degree.

You will be required to provide proof of bachelor’s degree during your first term of graduate enrollment. Failure to do so could result in discontinuation of enrollment.

Because applications are specific to the initial program and term selected, you must submit a new application reflecting the program and term for which you currently would like to be considered. Any previously submitted documents will be transferred to your new application.

No. Any applications for support should be submitted to the program to which you are applying or, if indicated, the department listed on the form. Submitting these requests to the Office of Graduate Admissions can cause a costly delay.

Your online application status page will display where you are in the application process. On this page, you may submit required documents, answer questions, and view the information you need to know about your application and admission decision.

Many departments have additional requirements beyond those of the Office of Graduate Admissions, such as GRE, letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose. These requirements will be listed on the graduate application for admission. You can submit any required materials through that application.

Although the university requires only the bachelor’s degree transcript for an admission decision, some academic programs require transcripts from all post-secondary schools you have attended. Be sure to check with your academic program if you have any questions regarding requirements.

International FAQ

Wayne State University’s English Language Institute (ELI) considers students for provisional admission. Please contact ELI directly for more information, as this type of application is not reviewed by the Office of Graduate Admissions.

Yes. Because your education was completed in a country where English is not the native language, you are still required to provide proof of English proficiency. The TOEFL is the most frequently used standardized indicator of English proficiency in higher education.

Bring your original documents and a photocopy to the Office of Graduate Admissions for review. We will attest that the copy is true. These attested copies may be used in place of the originals. Copies of foreign transcripts attested by public notaries will not be accepted in place of the originals.

Yes. These evaluations can be used as an English translation of applicant transcripts but do not replace the official transcripts. Please be sure to include native language versions of all transcripts and degree statements.

Most foreign institutions provide copies of your transcripts and degree certificates in English as well as your native language. In some cases, you may have to ask specifically for them. You might also have to pay an additional fee for this service. It is important that you submit both native and English language versions to Wayne State.

If your degree is not posted on the transcript, you will need to provide official documentation of your degree certificate or diploma. You may want to specifically ask the issuing institution to confirm that your degree statement has been posted on your transcript before having it issued. If not, you will need to provide an official degree certificate. Provisional certificates are acceptable for international applicants.

No. Only applicants who wish to have a student visa (F-1) issued need to provide financial documents. F-2 visa holders should be aware that it can take between four and six months for the change in visa status to take effect.